In a pan, without adding oil, fry each of the ingredients (for making the paste) separately.
Grind it to a fine paste.
Cut each tomatoes into 4 big pieces. Cut the onions lengthwise.
Heat oil in a pan.
Fry the onions till light brown.
Add the tomatoes and fry for a while.
Add the dry masala powders and the ground paste. Cook on low flame.
When the tomatoes gets cooked and when the oil separates, add curd.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
:- This kurma is more suitable for roti, chappathi and even for fried rice.